Strike a match In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "strike a match", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-02-23 04:02

Meaning of Strike a match

Strike a match American British verb phrase

When you say that you strike a match, you mean that you create a flame from a match by rubbing the tip against a rough surface of a matchbox.

The forest fire was triggered by a poacher who had struck a match on the dry grass.

The weather froze me to death that I struck a match for warmth.

While Jane was trying to strike a match and light his cigarette, a guard came and asked him to drop it.

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Grammar and Usage of Strike a match

Verb Forms

  • strike a match
  • strikes a match
  • striking a match
  • struck a match

The verb "strike" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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hit/strike the right/wrong note
To be perfectly suitable/not suitable for a particular situation; to do something totally right/wrong
Example: Stacy struck the right note when she wore a high heel to the meeting.
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